bible_ephesian – From Death Into Life

A. Salutation (1:1-2)

B. Praise of God for (1:3-14)

1. The Sovereign Choice of God (1:3-6)

2. The Redemption through Christ (1:7-10)

3. The Inheritance in Christ (1:11-12)

4. The Sealing by the Holy Spirit (1:13-14)

C. Paul’s First Prayer for his readers (1:15-23)

A. Salvation by Grace (2:1-22)

1. Personally: From Death to Life (2:1-10)

2. Corporately: Jews and Gentiles Reconciled in One Body (2:11-22)

B. Paul’s Stewardship of the Mystery (3:1-13)

1. Opening Statement (3:1)

2. The Mystery of Christ (3:2-7)

3. The Stewardship of the Mystery (3:8-13)

C. Paul’s Second Prayer for his readers (3:14-21)

1. The Prayer for the readers (3:14-19)

2. A Doxology (3:20-21)

A. The unity of the church (4:1-6)

B. Diversity of Christ’s gifts (4:7-11)

C. Purpose of the gifts (4:12-16)

D. The Christian walk (4:17–5:21)

1. Walk not as Gentiles (4:17-19)

2. The Old and New Man (4:17-24)

3. Personal Relationships (4:25-32)

4. Walk in Love (5:1-2)

5. Warning Against Works of Darkness (5:3-6)

6. Walk in the Light (5:7-14)

7. Walk Wisely (5:15-17)

8. Be Filled with the Spirit (5:18-21)

E. The Christian Household (5:22–6:9)

1. Wives and Husbands (5:22-33)

2. Children and Parents (6:1-4)

3. Slaves and Masters (6:5-9)

F. The Christian Warfare (6:10-20)

A. Commendation of Tychicus (6:21-22)

B. Benediction (6:23-24)